Iran denounces US obstruction to purchase staples Iran denounces US obstruction to purchase staples Tehran, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Iran Wednesday reiterated its complaints about the US obstructions to keep it from purchasing staples amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Iran´s President Hassan Rouhani, according to the Pars Today site, condemned the United States for such a cruel policy that hampers the purchasing of medical supplies and equipment. 'Donald Trump government´s illegal and inhuman behavior will remain in the minds of the world as a shameful act,' he regretted. The Islamic Republic is concentrating its steps on producing a vaccine against the new coronavirus, he said, based on its scientists and capabilities, although the purchase of vaccines is also listed in the national agenda.